cHelp for choosing a 4WD drive?

"Jeeps......have awfull resale which means they are not in demand on the 2nd hand market. They are also Yankee built so no where the build quality of anything built in japan."
Maybe 10 years ago Pete but not any more. I have both a Landcruiser & a Wrangler. The Cruiser has had 7 major repairs (over $500) including 4 blown front diffs & 3 recalls while the Jeep has had one major repair & 2 recalls. I was very reluctant to buy a Jeep based on previous experience but must say things have changed as since owning one it has been excellent & the backup from Jeep 1st class (Better than Toyota)
As for resale Wranglers in particular are often difficult to source being in demand by young 1st time car owners although you may be right when it comes to Cherokees. My Jeep has lost a similar $ value to a Prado of the same age yet comes standard with far more features not that they should be directly compared anyway as they are built for different end uses.
Chris for $30K you could pick up a 2 to 3 year old Wrangler including a 2 door Rubicon with a few assesories being a great looking town runabout that also happens to be the most capable 4 wheel drive built.
Cheers Craig...............

Must admit Toyota seem to be losing the plot a bit, although with a fleet of 130 odd vehicles we have less troubles with toyotas then any else.
Interesting my 13 year old Jack has only ever had shocks and a manifold gasket,shame they do not make them any more. I use to think that they where as good as Prados, I now know they where a lot better after seeing the expense some of my Prado owning mates have had. Ditto with pajs after 200ks as well. We have two other Jacks as well and all have been trouble free.
Thanks for your input.
Cheers Pete

You will quickly learn in the 4wd world newer in not always better. ITS condition condition condition and of course a service history. Newer vehicles are proving less reliable then older simpler 4wds.
Cheers Pete

so as you said, I think I will choose a prado, around 2004 year model will fit my buddget. How do you think?

Sounds good, try and get a one owner with service history. !kz diesel does have a habit of doing heads, but the 4l petrol is powerfull and reasonably ecomonical.If you can find a one owner their is less chance of it being and ex rental or ex mine.
Good luck Pete